Would you like to visit Egypt one day?

[Anonymous]

[ItsMariusz]

I've actually been to Egypt, and for anyone considering a trip there, I'd advise against it unless you're an experienced traveler familiar with dealing with scams. In certain areas, most notably around the pyramids, the locals near there are like leeches, they can be quite persistent and aggressive in their attempts to scam tourists. I even had to act aggressive towards one of the many persistent scammers who wouldn't leave me alone, as he kept invading my personal space and becoming increasingly desperate. Even in legitimate stores, you can easily end up paying inflated prices without realizing it.

The truth is, in Egypt, many people only seem friendly because they're after your money. When they ask about where you're from or engage in conversation, it often boils down to financial gain.

However, Egypt does have its positives. I enjoyed visiting temples and museums, or Luxor which I enjoyed. Additionally, the food was a highlight for me; even the street food was unique and delicious.

That said, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. I recommend taking precautions such as dressing modestly to avoid standing out as a tourist. Alternatively, hiring a guide can actually decrease the likelihood of being targeted by scammers.

[KostasKouvalis]

Yeah, I've read many horror stories about Egypt. I heard Egypt and Morocco are the two worst countries when it comes to scams. But even in regular shops, that is INSANE! I've read horror stories about airport officials taking people's passports and demanding ransom money. Not to mention that Egypt has the highest percentage of American haters on earth

[zeitgeist057]

It is good advice to be wary, but also having been to Egypt, I did not have such troubles. In fact, I had quite a nice time with the local merchants who would often invite me in. They would serve me (free) tea and talk with me for some time about my travels and ask questions of me. Of course, they would try to sell some things, it's why they are in the souk. But I never had trouble if I said I didn't want to buy anything. They would even invite me for tea on following days, and I made some good connections. It's a cultural thing in some ways. They showed me a lot of their tricks. One of my favorite ones was they could tell what nation someone was from and would call out to them in Swedish, Dutch, &c. It was really an amazing skill, and they were right every time. But I also understand the concept that they are hustlers. But even hustlers have friends if you get to know them.

[KostasKouvalis]

I'll say yes. Maybe on a cruise as part of a tour group. I've heard horrific stories about the people and heard it's the worst place on earth for tourist scams and 80% of Egyptians hate Americans. But it's one of those places that you HAVE to see some day. I'd love to visit Alexandria and the Coptic churches, though probably not the wisest idea. I'd like to at the very least visit Luxor. If things ever calm down in Israel, I might visit from Israel. Hopefully in the future they will make direct flights between Tel Aviv and Luxor. I don't care much for the Pyramids and would prefer to avoid flying into Cairo as I've read horror stories about airport officials. Might take an overland tour from Israel. But definitely not a place I'd want to spend 2 weeks in

[Asker]

what Israel has to do with going to Egypt?

[Agape93]

If the shit out there fixes or goes away, maybe. But now? Fuck no

[Asker]

what shit?

[Agape93]

Safety, violence towards women etc

[Asker]

Safety? Cairo is more safe than Newyork

[Paris13]

**The Great Pyramids With Once A Muslim man I had Married. xxoo

[Asker]

You married a muslim man? Why

[Paris13]

Because I Could as a Christian... An Experience. lolxxoo

[Asker]

Marriage for experience? What was his nationality?

[Paris13]

Arab Muslim. xxoo

[Paris13]

We Stayed Friends later On.. I Won't Go back. xxoo

[Asker]

Yea.. Arabs are many countries.. algerian? Saudi? Emirati? Egyptian? Moroccan? Etc.. so which country?

[Paris13]

Shokrun, Gag. xxoo

[Asker]

You are weird

[exitseven]

Not really. I have no desire to go to thr middle east.

[DryGermanGuy]

Absolutely not. I have seen enough travel videos to know that current Egypt is as close to a failed state as one could get without the total mayhem of war/civil war. You can't walk ten meters there without being harassed, scammed, pick-pocketed, assaulted or insulted. I'll take my money elsewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/8LzuZrkEY18

[BCA6010]

Not really. Already been to Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, and Syria... If I ever go back to that part of the world, the only country I'd want to add is Israel.

[Asker]

yea yea sure, i hope you can catch a part in the genocide they are committing there !

[Screenwriter]

Would love to see Valleys of the kings and queens and the great pyramids and museums.

[Jersey2]

Yes but it needs to be safe and right now its not.

[Asker]

Why not safe?

[Jersey2]

travel.state.gov/.../egypt-travel-advisory.html

[kellytheman]

That be cool to see the pyramids and go to the Cairo Museum but I don’t think I would want to be there to long. I heard there laws are pretty strict.

[clampfan101]

Probably. Sounds expensive, though.
Lagit question: Do they have McDonald’s in Egypt? rofl

[Kingofkings1992]

No pictures? You don’t make a very convincing argument why I should

[strateguy632]

after they clean city and not religious law

[RebelinSteel]

No defintiely not

[laly520]

yes
especially to see the pyramids

[Asker]

Where are you from?

[laly520]

im from the US

[bolverk]

No, that's not very likely.

[Anonymous]

Nah, doesn't interest me.

[OtterMan68]

I hear it's a tourist trap

[stark04]

I'd love to. ❤️

[itsclearlynicholas]

No thanks 👍 🌞☀️

[Anonymous]

Fascinated by The pyramids

[Asker]

Why exactly?

[Anonymous]

not really

[Asker]

Why not?

[Iron_Man]

Yes sure

[maj1nall]

No no no

[Saamee]

Yes if it's free.😅